Category Archives: Local Sports

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Carlos Martinez will start for the St. Louis Cardinals today as they close out a series against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium. (Photo courtesy MLB)WJBC 1230 AM:12:20 p.m. Baseball – ...
Syndicated Author Jul 02, 2017

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Michael Wacha is scheduled to start for the St. Louis Cardinals tonight as they play the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium. (Photo courtesy MLB)WJBC 1230 AM:5:20 p.m. Baseball – Washington a...
Syndicated Author Jul 01, 2017

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Mike Leake of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Washington Nationals tonight as the Cardinals begin a 10-game homestand. (Photo courtesy MLB)WJBC 1230 AM:6:20 p.m. Baseball – Washingto...
Syndicated Author Jun 30, 2017

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Lance Lynn takes the ball for the St. Louis Cardinals today in their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix. (Photo courtesy MLB)WJBC 1230 AM:1:45 p.m. Baseball ̵...
Syndicated Author Jun 29, 2017

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The Normal CornBelters wrap up a home series with the Evansville Otters today at the Corn Crib. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal CornBelters)WJBC 1230 AM:7:45 p.m. Baseball – St. Louis at Arizona...
Syndicated Author Jun 28, 2017
New Illinois basketball coach speaks at event in Normal
By Jim Taylor/RFD Radio NetworkNORMAL – New University of Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood continues to reach out around the state.He was the guest speaker at an Illinois Broadcasters As...
Syndicated Author Jun 28, 2017

International talent featured in Bloomington softball tournament
Peter Wards (left) and Jackson Watt are two of the 11 international players on the Bloomington Stix roster. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Zach ZookBLOOMINGTON – Peter Wards and Jackson Watt are r...
Syndicated Author Jun 23, 2017

Normal West’s McGinnis undrafted but undaunted after White Sox signing
Adam McGinnis recently signed with the Chicago White Sox. (Photo courtesy Western Illinois)By Zach ZookNORMAL – “Hectic” is the way Normal West baseball standout and Western Illinois...
Syndicated Author Jun 23, 2017

Olympian Christin Wurth-Thomas aims to inspire B-N athletes
Christin Wurth-Thomas finished 5th at the World Championships in the 1500 meter run in 2009. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Zach ZookBLOOMINGTON — She was once one of the fastest runners in the wo...
Syndicated Author Jun 22, 2017

IWU’s Glueck, Rydell named Academic All-Americans
Amelia Glueck and Eric Rydell are IWU’s latest Academic All-Americans. (Photos courtesy iwusports.com)By IWU Sports InformationBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan senior Eric Rydell and junior...
Syndicated Author Jun 22, 2017